Woodbridge Fall Fair 2016
 
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Nov. 1, 2016

The Woodbridge Fall Fair official opening was on October 8th at the fairgrounds located on 100 Porter Avenue. There was Cow Milking and a Car Show all day on October 9th. There were special events on October 8th (The Giant Pumpkin Commonwealth Competition) and on October 9th (The Woodbridge Classic & Exotic Car Show).

In 1840’s Upper Canada oatmeal, grist, woolen, carding, flour, and sawmills to name a few, were the focal point for commerce and settlement.

Agricultural fairs weere popular for they encouraged mill owners, farmers and their families, business owners in towns and residents to meet and have a good time before the winter months. There might have been flour sack races, fiddle music, dancing and entries in apple pie, quilt or farm animal contests.

John Gamble, a Pine Grove Mill owner in 1847, organized the 1st fair near his mill and held the position of President until 1859. Fairs became a platform for politicians with Gamble voted as 1st Reeve of Vaughan Twp 1851-1858 and Member of the Upper Canada Government representing York County.

Since the 1800’s to present the traditional Prize List competitions have continued such as Agricultural Products, Floriculture, Culinary Arts, Needlework, Crafts and Art for all ages. Last but not least the Giant Pumpkin & Vegetable Contest Weigh-in has become very popular!